Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

of alcohol, and his eyes were

thick and indistinct. Suddenly, he reached

tried to pull

are you doing here?

face, as if to force a kiss. Terrified, Karina turned her head to avoid him, disgust and fear flooding her heart. "You're insane! If you don't

sent chills down Karina's spine. Goosebumps covered her arms as she struggled desperately. Summoning her courage, she drove her knee sharply into Kieran's groin. He

free and bolted toward the nurses' station, where she knew her

her go. Gritting his teeth

he clamped his hand over her mouth, muffling her scream. Her cries for

and kicked

overwhelming. He dragged her toward the stairwell, ignoring her frantic

BUMS

hand, but Kieran seemed prepared. His

against the wall with brutal force. Her body slammed into the hard surface, and a sharp pain shot

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